Lennon tips Jullien to star at Celtic

him, have had good reports and he was away with the Irish senior squad training. The reports came back positive and we liked the look of him.”

Lennon said that he has been chasing Jullien’s signature for a while and expects the big Frenchman to be a success at Parkhead.

“I’m delighted to have him here now,” Lennon added. “He’s been a target for the club now for a quite a while. He has great attributes and has played at a very high level now for the last couple of years.

“When I met him you could see his enthusiasm and hunger there to come and play for Celtic. The fact that his wife’s British will help him come and settle into a different culture very quickly, but, as a player, he has all the attributes we’re looking for.”

Meanwhile, USA winger Timothy Weah, who spent part of last season on loan at Celtic, has moved from PSG to Lille for £9m.